This week in the record

The seven days in review — the most significant verified developments, ranked by the same significance model that orders the daily report. August 03, 2026 — Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs. From the source reporting: 25 states sue over Trump administration's latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling 25 Democrat-led states sue Trump over… August 07, 2026 — Trump must halt ballroom construction, appeals court says. From the source reporting: Construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom ordered to halt by appeals court Trump says White House ballroom ruling… August 03, 2026 — Maine among 25 states suing over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace. From the source reporting: 25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones August 04, 2026 — Trump administration refunds $100bn in ‘liberation day’ tariffs. From the source reporting: Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows The Trump… August 04, 2026 — EXCLUSIVE: White House set to extend Jones Act waiver as Trump hunts for cheaper. From the source reporting: US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House… August 04, 2026 — Trump’s arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington’s historical sites, report says. From the source reporting: Trump's arch could disrupt the significance of many of Washington's historical sites, National Park Service says August 06, 2026 — Trump officials say they’re strengthening Head Start with proposed rule. Critics say they’ll gut. From the source reporting: Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules Trump administration moves forward… August 03, 2026 — Trump’s mail voting appeal tests Supreme Court’s anti. From the source reporting: Oregon asks US Supreme Court to keep block on Trump elections order